Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Europe
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Artichoke
Giant Reed
In German
Artischocke
Pfahlrohr
In French
Artichaut
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Arundo donax
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Karczoch
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
cactus
Arundo donax
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Commelinids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Giant Reed
Season and care of Artichoke and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Giant Reed season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Giant Reed Physical Information
Artichoke and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Giant Reed are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Artichoke and Giant Reed
Care of Artichoke and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.